Hollywood starts with animation

Wald Pictures.

Zhuke has repeatedly read the "Spider-Man 1" script in his hand and constantly compared it with the movies in the original time and space.

"good, very good!"

Zhu Ke was quite excited and said: "Old Bill, Kevin, the script of "Spider-Man 1" was completed very well. Kevin, you will go to the screenwriting department on my behalf later and tell them that I personally recognize their work. "

Encouraging others verbally is almost a habit for Zhuke today.

Of course, the premise is the kind that does not cost money!

"Oh, yes. Old Bill, Kevin, has the production department ever calculated the production cost of Spider-Man 1?" Zhu Ke asked suddenly.

Kevin Fitch responded: "Boss, I have arranged for the production department to calculate a few days before the script is roughly finalized, but the result has not come out now, and it will take a week."

Zhuke nodded, making it clear.

Hollywood has strict cost accounting and strict management and control procedures for movies that it wants to start shooting.

Not every film company is like the six Hollywood existences.

Careful calculation is king!

The production cost of a "Titanic" movie is due to the madness of director Cameron, which has led to a step-by-step rise, from 80 million costs to 100 million US dollars, 130 million US dollars...

In the end, even Fox Pictures, which is wealthy and powerful, is really overwhelmed;

You can only choose La Paramount Pictures to share the risk.

In this way, a film originally planned for a production cost of US$80 million eventually soared to US$200 million.

Fortunately, "Titanic" will eventually explode, otherwise, even if the six major Hollywood exist, it is bound to lose a lot.

Cost control cannot be ignored!

"Spider-Man" is also a typical Hollywood production of category A, and its high budget and high cost are inevitable.

If you are not cautious in cost accounting and control, then it is absolutely inevitable that the cost will exceed the budget in the later shooting process.

Therefore, I would rather spend a little more time now than add costs again and again later;

At the same time, some obscure operations related to taxation can also be better implemented and "fake" accounts.

Don't be sloppy!

"Zuke...oh no, it's the boss." Old Bill said.

However, before he finished speaking, Zhuke interrupted him: "Old Bill, don't be so awkward, you should call me Zhuke."

"Ok."

Old Bill nodded and said: "I have seen the final script of "Spider-Man" several times, and I roughly judged that its expenditure cost would be at least 100 million U.S. dollars, and this is the minimum budget. If you want better results, then I guess it will do it again. Additional costs of 20-30 million US dollars."

"Hiss~!"

Kevin Fitch suddenly gasped.

"You need so much money?!" Kevin exclaimed.

"It just needs so much!" Old Bill affirmed.

Zhuke also nodded, agreeing with Bill McNick's statement.

From this simple dialogue, Zhuke can analyze the advantages and disadvantages of old Bill and Kevin Fitch.

As a young man, Kevin Fitch is aggressive and strong in execution. He is extremely attentive to the things Zhu Ke explained. He can complete the work excellently in the shortest time, and all things are arranged only in an orderly manner. .

For example: in the finalization of "Spiderman."

The screenwriting team led by Kevin Fitch fulfilled Zhu Ke's requirements very well, and the arrangements for the preparations were very reasonable.

However, he also has many disadvantages.

Mainly reflected in the lack of experience!

Especially in the control of large-scale productions, Kevin is extremely inexperienced and experienced.

"This is not a question of ability, but a test of time for everyone."

And this is precisely his biggest advantage for Bill McNick.

Before assuming the position of President of Wald Pictures, the old Bill served as the CEO of 20th Century Fox Pictures for six years; decades of film industry experience gave Old Bill a lot of valuable experience beyond ordinary people. , The experience of large-scale film production is a problem for others, but it is definitely not a problem for him.

Of course, there are times when old Bill misses!

For example: "Titanic".

The cost of the movie "Titanic" continues to exceed the budget, even if it is because of Cameron's reasons, but as the first producer, the old Bill also has an unshirkable responsibility.

"Of course, anyone working with Cameron must be prepared for actual expenditures to exceed budget."

When filming "Terminator 1", Cameron, who was still a "newcomer" director, only spent 6.5 million US dollars to complete the production of the film, creating a miracle;

however!

However, by the time "Terminator 2" came, Cameron began to spend a lot of money to "make", the budget cost of 25 million US dollars, he eventually turned into the actual expenditure cost of 102 million US dollars;

"Titanic", "Avatar", it's better.

Therefore, as far as the preparation stage of "Spider-Man" is concerned, Zhu Ke still trusts the old Bill!

The related experience of large-scale film production, the entire Golden Dawn Entertainment Group has one count, no one can compare to the old Bill at this stage.

.......

Regarding the choice of "Spider-Man" actors, Zhuke is still quite inclined to the original actors.

Well, that's Peter Parker, the Spider-Man played by Toby Maguire;

At the same time, regarding the idea of ​​the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Zhu Ke did not rush to develop it.

"Marvel Pictures, Lao Tzu hasn't put it in his pocket, and if I start the Marvel Cinematic Universe now, it will definitely be cheaper for Marvel Pictures and other film companies, and even a lawsuit with Marvel."

"I am not a philanthropist!"

"It must be done before "Spider-Man 1" is released."

Zhu Ke thought.

At this moment, Kevin Fitch interrupted Zhuke's imagination.

"Boss, "Spider-Man 1" needs at least $100 million in cost, and the film and television of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is also estimated to cost $100 million. The company currently doesn't have that money on the account." Kevin · Fitch said quietly.

Old Bill also curled his lips on the side.

Don’t talk too much if you don’t have money!

"Uh......"

Zhu Ke was shocked for several seconds, where is the money going?

Well, the previous movies released by Wald Pictures are more profitable, but almost half of the profits of the movies in overseas markets are earned by Paramount.The remaining profits are basically not used to prepare new films, or to prepare overseas distribution channels.

A penny stumps heroes!

"Kevin, "Spider-Man 1" will officially start from today. As for the money issue, I will think of a way." Zhu Ke said.

"Okay, boss."

Zhu Ke is not short of money, but this does not mean that Wald Pictures is not short of money.

A company is a company and an individual is an individual.

"It seems that there are only three options." Zhu Ke narrowed his eyes.

1. Borrow from the bank;

2. Seek cooperation with other Hollywood film companies to share profits and risks;

3. Accept investment from foreign capital outside of the film industry in Mexico, India, Great China, South Korea, and Japan;

In the end, Zhu Ke resolutely chose the third path, accepting investment from overseas capital in the "Spider-Man" project.

This is also the normal capital operation of Hollywood studios.

For example, Spielberg’s DreamWorks signed investment cooperation for up to 5 films with several capital companies in India and South Korea. In the end, they used various means to attract profits into their own company’s pockets. Tricked a layman.

Wald Pictures is now well-known, and it can do so.

Especially the two films "300 Spartan" and "My Grand Greek Wedding", once they are successfully released, they will surely deepen the confidence and enthusiasm of other investors.

Winners are always sought after!

This is the eternal truth in the world.

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